May 23, 2007 12:55 PM
Little things mean a lot
This made me smile this morning:
Hi Barbara,
Yesterday morning, I went to flush my toilet by lifting the lid to the tank off and reaching into the tank to pull on the chain manually. This is how my husband and I have been flushing our toilet for about a month and a half. When I went to reach in the tank for the chain, I noticed that there was new stuff in the tank and a new handle on the outside. I was so happy!! My day was made. I also remembered the picture of your toilet that you had posted and how grateful you were to your husband for fixing it. I couldn't wait to tell you because I knew that you would appreciate this too.
Also, I have shared your mom's day album with many people and I am very proud that Gabriel and I are a part of it. I've gotten some great feedback about your site which I recommend all the time to my friends :).
Have a great week and God bless,
Angelica
Thanks so much, Angelica! I know it seems like a small thing, but the small things really matter, don't they? (For anyone who needs clarification on how fixing a toilet can become reminder of a husband's love, see my post on Love Languages)
Since last Christmas, I've been wearing a silver bracelet with this message:
We can do no great things, only small things with great love.
~Mother Teresa~
The Bible tells us to do everything in love (1 Corinthians 16:14). I’m challenging myself daily to make sure that’s not just a glib statement, but that I actually am trying my best to do even the smallest most unrewarding tasks with love – and recognizing those around me who’ve shown me love in small and simple ways too.
How has someone shown you love lately – in actions that only you could understand?
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Comments
When my husband makes the orange juice, it makes my day. I know it sounds silly, but it's one of the jobs I really don't like, and when I open the fridge in the morning, and it's full? BIG TIME BROWNIE POINTS FOR HIM! :-)
Posted by: Janet | May 23, 2007 1:02 PM
Barbara, where did you get the bracelet made? I would love to have one like that. Thanks.
Posted by: Rachel | May 23, 2007 1:51 PM
I am going to TATTOO that to my forehead, I think. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Suzanne | May 23, 2007 6:24 PM
My husband secured a boat to take me across a pond so I can have a grand entrance at my pirate birthday party this weekend. It is a very silly little thing, but I love it that he is excited about my party and wants to make it extra special for me.
Posted by: Becky Miller | May 24, 2007 1:35 AM
Love the Mother Teresa Quote!
Posted by: Mrs Jackie Parkes | May 24, 2007 3:01 PM
Love this! Makes us all think. I put the quote from Mother Teresa on my my space profile.
Posted by: momoffour | May 25, 2007 11:30 AM
My husband put away the clean dishes this morning before he went to work. He didn't have to do that. I don't think he knows how wonderful it is to have one less daily chore.
Posted by: Dapoppins | May 25, 2007 5:26 PM
